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Catching a moment when these two are not smiling or laughing is almost impossible. Gia and Quinn’s happiness is infectious, and their Osteria Via Stato wedding day was one I’ll never forget. This energetic crew knows how to live it up! For couples who want wedding photos that authentically reflect the emotions and moments of […]

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What a joy it was to meet Madison and hear about her amazing ventures as a businesswoman during her Glen Ellyn branding session. Amazingly, she’s a fellow Lombardian who lives just around the corner from me! Madison hits the ground running in all her endeavors. From earning her marketing degree to killin’ it in real […]

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You say ‘yes’ to forever and ‘yes’ to the dress (or killer outfit), but saying ‘yes’ to the right wedding photographer is pretty darn important, too. I ‘clicked’ with Rhea and Jordan right from the start. Their personality and wedding style perfectly meshed with my shooting style, making it an elopement to remember! They opted […]

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And their story continues! I photographed Maura and John’s wedding last summer (2021), and this summer I got to capture their new world as a family of three! 🥹 To say this was a special evening would be an understatement. Have you ever met someone and instantly felt like long-lost friends? From the moment I […]

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One of my favorite parts of being a wedding and lifestyle photographer—engagements, weddings, lifestyle, newborns, and beyond—is getting to know the people in front of my lens. I get a front-row seat to beautiful stories as they unfold. Life takes us all on our own unique journeys, and it’s an honor to be able to […]

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A breathtaking Fall wedding in Chicago at the beautiful Madonna Della Strada followed by THE party of the year at Gallery 1028!

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A stunning Crossift themed Geneva National Resort wedding in the midst of Summer.

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Go from I don’t know to I’ve got this! with these 8 tips for taking better iPhone pictures. After years of hearing friends, family, and peers tell me they wish they were better at taking photos….I decided to do something to help. I have to pinch myself that I get to call my passion my […]

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